Charmed Lives: The Fabulous World Of The Korda Brothers
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Few families have left as indelible a mark on cinema history as the Korda brothers — Alexander, Zoltan, and Vincent — whose dazzling careers transformed the British film industry and captivated Hollywood in equal measure. Charmed Lives is a sweeping biographical memoir written by Michael Korda, nephew to the legendary trio, chronicling the extraordinary rise of three Hungarian immigrants who, through sheer talent, audacity, and charm, built a filmmaking empire that produced classics such as The Third Man, The Private Life of Henry VIII, and The Four Feathers. Drawing on intimate family knowledge and meticulous research, Michael Korda presents a portrait of three singular men navigating war, exile, glamour, and genius, weaving their personal stories against the grand tapestry of 20th-century European and Hollywood history. Written with warmth, wit, and the insider authority of a true participant, Charmed Lives is as much a love letter to a vanished golden age of cinema as it is a family saga of ambition and survival. Michael Korda illustrates how the Korda brothers embodied the spirit of an era — moving effortlessly between the grandeur of pre-war London and the glittering studios of Hollywood — and shaped a cinematic legacy that endures to this day. Rich in anecdote and alive with unforgettable personalities, this memoir invites readers into a world of breathtaking creativity and irresistible drama, leaving one to wonder: could such magnificent lives ever truly be lived again?
Author: Michael Korda
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Few families have left as indelible a mark on cinema history as the Korda brothers — Alexander, Zoltan, and Vincent — whose dazzling careers transformed the British film industry and captivated Hollywood in equal measure. Charmed Lives is a sweeping biographical memoir written by Michael Korda, nephew to the legendary trio, chronicling the extraordinary rise of three Hungarian immigrants who, through sheer talent, audacity, and charm, built a filmmaking empire that produced classics such as The Third Man, The Private Life of Henry VIII, and The Four Feathers. Drawing on intimate family knowledge and meticulous research, Michael Korda presents a portrait of three singular men navigating war, exile, glamour, and genius, weaving their personal stories against the grand tapestry of 20th-century European and Hollywood history. Written with warmth, wit, and the insider authority of a true participant, Charmed Lives is as much a love letter to a vanished golden age of cinema as it is a family saga of ambition and survival. Michael Korda illustrates how the Korda brothers embodied the spirit of an era — moving effortlessly between the grandeur of pre-war London and the glittering studios of Hollywood — and shaped a cinematic legacy that endures to this day. Rich in anecdote and alive with unforgettable personalities, this memoir invites readers into a world of breathtaking creativity and irresistible drama, leaving one to wonder: could such magnificent lives ever truly be lived again?